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Sarah S

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2026

16 Mar 2026, 10:34

2 WEEKS AND NO BANK CARD IN SIGHT.

2 weeks ago, Standbank notified me that there might be ***** on my card - luckily not much money was taken, great, we cancelled the card and they said it would take 5 to 7 working days to get the new card, fair enough, I asked them to send it it Rosebank JHB. A week later I called them, answered the verification answers (after recalling the helpline numerous times to try and get someone who could actually help and then holding for ages) and was told my card was in durban. I then asked them to pls redirect the card to my work in johannesburg. 2 weeks later, no card. I called today, after number attemps re phoning the help line to again try and get someone to help, held on for 20 minutes, was told that I answered the verification answers incorrectly, after holding again, got to speak to Simon the manager who told me there was nothing they could do, I now have to go to a branch. I have been a customer for 30 years. They made the mistake, I answered the verification questions (as I did the previous week) and now I am inconvenienced, cant get into my bank app, cant buy anything and now must take time of work to sort this our. DISGUSTING SERVICE

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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply16 Mar 2026, 10:50
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Good day Sarah, 

This is not the level of service we strive for. 

We understand your frustration and are here to help. 

We can assure you that your matter is now in the right hands. 

Our team will be in touch. 

Kindest regards, 
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply18 Mar 2026, 11:16
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Good day Sarah, 

Our team would like to thank you for your patience while we resolved your matter. 

We are so glad you have been assisted and would like to thank you for allowing us the opportunity to help. 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us should you need any further assistance. 

Kindest regards, 
Standard Bank Social Media Team 
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Sarah S's update18 Mar 2026, 12:35
Reviewer Update
So, this the card eventually arrived. Thanks. I have now spent, overall, 1 and half hours on the phone to the standard bank helpline trying to activate the card, I cannot do it on my app as it keeps saying I need to "try again, something went wrong". After 1 hour on the phone, the card division lady said she had activated the card and I could use it, my accounts would appear on the bank app in 24 hours. I asked her again, can I use the card, she said yes. Luckily i went to the work cafe and tried to by a chocolate to test that the card actually worked before I leave work and shop for food. Card was INVALID. spent another half an hour on the phone, was promised a call back after I try my card again - STILL INVALID, and no call back. Honestly, saturday morning I change my bank to another bank. Well done STD Bank on the incompetency of sending and activating a card - NOT